Wyoming alumnus here

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

That's too bad. Maybe there's something else afoot with the Cowboy Joe Club. Hmmm.

@DCPoke Aside from some stadium parking lot nazis, Wyoming fans should experiences no issues with early tailgating and most Huskies' fans. Some UConn fans may even enjoy the Cowboy Joe Club's Rocky Mountain oystahs.

Instead of Rentschler Field parking lots, you might consider the Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Club lot cross Silver Lane (main road) from the stadium. Enter directly from Silver Lane, not the Clement Road entry/exit.

 

[RSTuthill]

@DCPoke Aside from some stadium parking lot nazis, Wyoming fans should experiences no issues with early tailgating and most Huskies' fans. Some UConn fans may even enjoy the Cowboy Joe Club's Rocky Mountain oystahs.

Instead of Rentschler Field parking lots, you might consider the Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Club lot cross Silver Lane (main road) from the stadium. Enter directly from Silver Lane, not the Clement Road entry/exit.

The Aircraft Club lot is on the North side of Silver Lane just west of the north entrance to the Rent. Last time there I found it pricier than expected but worth it.

Just to orient you a bit, there is a large Cabela's nearby before you go into the parking lot. Not sure if that would impress a westerner, but I always love going in there. Check your nav for particulars.

You might note that the stadium sits on the end of an airfield with a 10,000+ foot runway. It is no longer used, but not many decades ago they used to have company air shows there over two days. Every aircraft known to man or beast powered by Pratt & Whitney jet engines would come in and fly in the air show. F-15', F-16's, F-14's, F-111's, C-130's, C-17's, B-747 (with a light fuel load) and many others. Lotta history in that place.

 

[HuskyDogArt]

A couple of friends and I are driving up from Virginia to see the Cowboys play the Huskies in September. Any advice regarding accommodations, dining, and tailgating?

Welcome. Everyone been giving you great ideas, however, no one gave you places in East Hartford. I grew up in East Hartford and there are some great places to eat, especially Augie and Ray's. If you want to enjoy nature, try Wickham Park, which is on the East Hartford/Manchester town line. Another place to enjoy nature is Great River Park to see the Connecticut River and the Hartford skyline.

If you are bringing family, take them on the Essex Steam Train at the Valley Railroad Museum, one of many Railroad Museums in Connecticut.

 

[HuskiesFan1014]

It's from our fight song: Ragtime Cowboy Joe

Catchy tune....hoping we don't have to hear that 9 times tomorrow. Army damn near ran out of artillery shells last week.

 

[Waquoit]

I never heard of Cowboy Joe, I do remember Ranger Andy.

 

[Bongo Fury]

My colleague at U of Wyoming told me the wind doesn’t blow in Wyoming,Colorado sucks!

 

[Nostical]

Have fun tomorrow!

 

[Waquoit]

Have fun tomorrow!

But everybody wang chung tonight!

 

[DCPoke]

Here's some interesting facts about the game. Written by a good friend of mine. He runs an all Wyoming sports web site, podcast, and covers all the games.

Gear up for gameday: Wyoming vs. UConn

Looking for ways to watch, listen or bet on Saturday's game? We've got you covered

7220sports.com

 

[LBird33]

Another phenomenon at UConn football games is you will find more fans and students tailgating then at the actual game. An unfortunate by product of 10 years of not so great play. However as you can read here we are all hopeless fans looking for that day we can say. “ we won !”.

 

[DCPoke]

 

[HuskyDogArt]

The Rent sure looks great. Thanks for the picture...

 

[DCPoke]

Hartford Courant: Huskies playing for pride - click this

 

[Waquoit]

Another phenomenon at UConn football games is you will find more fans and students tailgating then at the actual game. An unfortunate by product of 10 years of not so great play.

UConn fans have been tailgating and avoiding the game for decades. How many UConn fans have actually watched them play Yale?

 

[Waquoit]

The Rent sure looks great. Thanks for the picture...

I wonder if Jeff is going to be a half-hour late for the game?

 

[WestHartHusk]

@DCPoke camt remember if we mentioned it, but a great weekend for the Big E in West Springfield. An easy way to get a flavor of the New England states.

 

[DCPoke]

I was worried they'd come out flat.

 

[ZooCougar]

Let us know if you need a liquor store recommendation for later.

 

[DCPoke]

Let us know if you need a liquor store recommendation for later.

This could be required. I take some comfort that our QB has a record for comebacks. They were down 14 to Missouri and came back to win.

 

[HuskyDogArt]

This could be required. I take some comfort that our QB has a record for comebacks. They were down 14 to Missouri and came back to win.

DC Poke, it was a good game...I might have see the rematch in Wyoming. Good luck with the rest of your season...

 

[DCPoke]

DC Poke, it was a good game...I might have see the rematch in Wyoming. Good luck with the rest of your season...

Thanks all! I met a lot of great Huskies today. We HAVE to play again...in Laramie.